Lian, Don's grandson
A black belt in Tai Kwando before graduating from Uni HS, Lian spent his next year in The Americorps as a volunteer. He received an award from the Arizona Council on Aging for helping American Indian Elders remain in their homes as members of their communities and as keepers of their traditions. During that year he also worked evenings and weekends with "Stand Up For Kids", a group helping street kids. He spent many hours talking with young people who lived on the streets of San Diego and saw that they got food and clothing.
Freshman To Receive 2000 Community Caretaker Award (Daily Illini Online News)
for his work with disadvantaged and at riskteens. lian alan, a freshman in LAS,
was one of many nominees throughout
http://www.dailyillini.com/jan01/jan19/news/news09.shtml
Extractions: The Community Caretaker Awards are designed to recognize
individuals who create unique opportunities for their communities through their
own hard work and service. Some of the attributes that are expected of an award
winner are strong personal values, drive and an entrepreneurial spirit,
according to a press release. The program has donated more than $150,000 to
communities throughout the United States and Canada since 1993. Alan's award
money will go to Standup for Kids, a nonprofit organization that serves to
support and motivate homeless and at-risk youth toward lifelong, personal growth
through an on-the-streets outreach program. He said he received the award mainly
based on his merits and devotion to Standup for Kids and his ongoing commitment.
Alan also has received the Standup for Kids "Superman" award for the many hours
that he spent in California
working with kids directly and handling organizational work as well.
As of this writing, May 2004, Lian graduated from the U of Illinois!!